Transfer Case Front Output Shaft Seal - Vehicles With: 2-Speed Torque On Demand Transfer Case: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Lubricate all internal components with the recommended transfer case lubricant during reassembly.
- Remove the contamination and deposits from the transfer case housing and cover using a plastic scraper. Clean the transfer case housing and cover using a soft bristle brush to remove the contamination. Clean any remaining lip seal coating that may still be present on the housing or cover bores with a wire brush. Make sure the vent fitting and housing pockets are clean and clear. Use the General Equipment: Spatula
- Clean the transfer case housing and cover flange sealing surfaces. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Using the special tool, install the front output shaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 308-250 (T96T-7127-B) Installer, Output Shaft Oil Seal.
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NOTE: Do not let the front output shaft fall while removing the snap ring or damage to the component may occur.
Install the output shaft and the out put shaft circlip.
- Install the output shaft sprocket spacer.
- Install the drive chain and the sprockets as an assembly.
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NOTE: When installing the clutch assembly, do not separate the clutch pack assembly. The thrust washer in the lower clutch pack uses tabs to hold it in place. If the thrust washer is not in place, a transfer case clearance problem will occur.NOTE: If the clutch pack is disassembled, a new clutch pack and armature must be installed. Failure to install a new clutch pack can result in component failure.
Install the clutch pack assembly with the armature.
- Install the clutch pack circlip.
- Install the wave spring.
- Install the cam and the steel balls.
- Install the coil housing.
- Install the coil housing thrust bearing assembly.
- Install the coil housing snap ring.
- Install the transfer case field coil.
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NOTE: Only apply enough silicone sealant to seal the transfer case halves together.
Apply a small bead of silicone sealant to the mating surface of the case half.
Material: Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant / TA-29
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NOTE: Position the field coil bolts to align with the field coil bolt holes in the rear case. Position field coil wire through the field coil wire through hole in the case.
Position the transfer case halves and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)
- Install the coil washers and nuts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the transfer case rear seal. Refer to: Transfer Case Rear Seal .
- Apply a small bead of silicone sealant to the transfer case shift motor mating surface.
Material: Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant / TA-29
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NOTE: When installing the shift motor, tighten the bracket nuts last. Failure to follow the steps in the correct order may result in damage to the component.
- Install the transfer case shift motor.
- Install the transfer case shift motor bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the transfer case shift motor bracket bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Tighten the transfer case shift motor bracket nuts.
Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)
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NOTE: After the coil wire is inserted into the connector, gently pull the wire back to verify the pin is locked inside the connector.
Install the coil wire pin in the electrical connector.
- Insert the coil wire pin in the electrical connector.
- Install the inner connector retainer.
- Remove the transfer case from the transmission adjustable mounting arms. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm
- Install the transfer case. Refer to: Transfer Case .